schumy
Junior Member
Well i'm about to finish university in December, and i was thinking it would be an awsome idea to have a change of scenery and move away to a different place, in a different country, on a different continent, in the other hemisphere .
I'm 22 and will be getting my bachelors in computer engineering. I've been wanting to move to Australia for a long time now, and since this is a big turning point in my life, I believe it's a good time to do it.
The most important factors will be cost of living and finding a job relatively easily. Preferably i will already have a job when I make the big move, but if that doesn't work out as i plan i would like to have the option to change workplace without necessarily moving again to another city.
I would like to live somewhere close or in the city and that will not cost me a fortune. I'm currently unaware of the housing market in Australia and how it fares compared to North America. I will probably live in an apartment for the first few months, maybe a year or two.
So... a few questions for you Aussies.
What cities/regions in Australia have the highest standard of living (infrastructure, health care facilities, large job market) ?
Which of these cities are cheapest to live in (no rundown apartments please )
How easy is it to get an automobile / bike license?
How much does car/bike insurance cost?
What is a good salary to lead a comfortable life? (by this i mean being able to buy a new or used car, a motorcycle (this btw is a necessity ) , buying whatever kind of food i want and not having to eat rice and potatoes every day, being able to go out with friends and not be cheap doing it)
Anything else you guys might have to add please do, i'm sure i forgot A LOT of things that i should be asking. But i haven't thought this out thoroughly, i'm still in that "i want to do it" phase.
The more you guys chip in with info, the better my decision will be
I'm 22 and will be getting my bachelors in computer engineering. I've been wanting to move to Australia for a long time now, and since this is a big turning point in my life, I believe it's a good time to do it.
The most important factors will be cost of living and finding a job relatively easily. Preferably i will already have a job when I make the big move, but if that doesn't work out as i plan i would like to have the option to change workplace without necessarily moving again to another city.
I would like to live somewhere close or in the city and that will not cost me a fortune. I'm currently unaware of the housing market in Australia and how it fares compared to North America. I will probably live in an apartment for the first few months, maybe a year or two.
So... a few questions for you Aussies.
What cities/regions in Australia have the highest standard of living (infrastructure, health care facilities, large job market) ?
Which of these cities are cheapest to live in (no rundown apartments please )
How easy is it to get an automobile / bike license?
How much does car/bike insurance cost?
What is a good salary to lead a comfortable life? (by this i mean being able to buy a new or used car, a motorcycle (this btw is a necessity ) , buying whatever kind of food i want and not having to eat rice and potatoes every day, being able to go out with friends and not be cheap doing it)
Anything else you guys might have to add please do, i'm sure i forgot A LOT of things that i should be asking. But i haven't thought this out thoroughly, i'm still in that "i want to do it" phase.
The more you guys chip in with info, the better my decision will be